The Angel Inn in Chichester

Only had lunch meeting 2 friends. Food from a limited menu is excellent and served in a friendly and happy manner. We were lucky with the weather, hot and sunny amongst all these rainy days. Also the Angel has a lovely garden to drink or dine in. A small car park helps. Definitely worth a visit.

We popped in for lunch on my birthday and had a fantastic experience. A beautiful pub with wonderful service - lemon water brought over immediately without asking, prompt and friendly waiters! But the star of the show was the food, it was incredible. My fiancee had the steak which melted in his mouth, and I had the small fish & chips. Mine was DELICIOUS, a light batter with white flakey fish, and the most incredible chips. Excellent value for such high quality. Thank you so much, we will definitely be back!

A very nice place to meet friends. Very good beer. Great service.

Amazing place, quite possibly the best fish and chips I’ve ever experienced. The batter was sublime but the real star of the show were the mushy peas. I’ve never had mushy peas that good. Staff were also extremely attentive and the decor / vibe was perfect. A must visit if you’re in the area 🫶

Only visited the pub for food (which was delicious!) - didn't stay at the hotel. Had the butternut, tomato and feta pasta and it was honestly wonderful! Would come back again just for more of that!

Slow service. Food was only OK.

3 pm on a Saturday and they stop serving food!! WTAF!

Nice meal, staff were attentive. Pub lacked atmosphere and was cold where we were sat.

Lovely pub. Stayed for a weekend and had one dinner there. Great food, but the pub itself was cold inside and by the time we ate at 8pm, was emptying out so lacked a little atmosphere. Rooms are nicely done with lots of character (and were nicely warm!), however our room at the front of the pub was very noisy from both the pub (early in the morning from the staff) and the road outside. Final mention to some very friendly, helpful staff. Thank you.

My partner and I visited for lunch on a cold winter's day, accompanied by our dog. We were all made very welcome. The staff were informal yet attentive. Service was timely. The food (squid, soup, venison pies) was excellent. Only downsides: it could have been warmer (even though we sat next to the one functioning radiator); whilst tables were assiduously cleaned, the floor looked as though it could do with a deep clean. We will happily return - probably on a warmer day . . .

Had Sunday lunch. Disappointing is an understatement. Avoid...

Delicious lunch with friends. Really helpful waitress. Dog friendly. Lovely atmosphere.

If you offer just one vegetarian option on your menu then at least make it better than a pasta dish with tomatoes and feta. Would it kill you to offer a veg option for a Sunday roast? Inflexible service unwilling to swap the mandatory starter for a side of vegetables with a poor excuse about not being 'able'. Diet coke was flat, sent it back to be replaced with yet more flat diet coke. Our party spent £230+ for our meal and it was a disappointing experience.

That was probably the best burger I have ever eaten.

Great place for a wake! Amazing sausage rolls 😋 😍

Just what we needed after a long day.

Dinner for 6. Everyone ordered different food in the menu. I had squid for starters and it was very salty. I asked for sea bream with chips instead of potatoes. It came with potatoes and chips bowl at the side. I told the male waiter my requested food and he came back with ONLY a sea bream on a plate. NO LEMON, no dressing, not even a sprinkle of anything. He should have explained that the potatoes were all mixed with veg that they cld not be separated. What’s more he rolled his eyes when I tried to make it right. Requested English mustard didn’t get to the table either. Other than these incidents, all other food were delicious and friendly ladies staff. Food presentation need to be improved.

Was in Petworth with my other half and Mum and decided to stop here for a nice drink and something to eat. So glad we chose this pub. We sat outside as it was a lovely afternoon and the garden was very inviting. The staff were lovely. The pub was dog friendly. We went for 4 bar snack dishes and WOW!! They were all faultless!! Can’t wait to come back and try more from the menu!! Keep doing what you are doing. compliments to the waiting staff and kitchen team! 10/10

Just back from a lovely late lunch here.. we were mooching around Petworth, and had booked a table here for 3 o’clock. We arrived almost an hour early, but they were happy to accommodate us. I just love this place , the staff are so friendly, and food is great. It’s so nice to go somewhere and get gluten free fish and chips in beautiful crispy batter, absolutely delicious. Hubby had a burger and it looked delicious . We were both too full for pud. Lovely pub, great atmosphere, friendly staff,and exceptional food.

We had a fantastic lunch today at the Angel Inn in Petworth. Our compliments and top marks to the chef Mark, the food was fantastic. The service was excellent with friendly staff making the whole experience very enjoyable. I only booked the table a couple of hours before we arrived and really happy I chose this pub, will definitely recommend to others and hopefully return in the future. Thank you.

Visited here off the cuff on a Saturday under the 'outdoor only' dining Covid rules. The team went out of their way to get us a table in the lovely covered courtyard. We were really well looked after by several team members making us feel very welcome and cared for. The food is always gorgeous here...I had the made in house burger which is THE BEST BURGER I've had served with a huge potion of fries. Would not hesitate to recommend this place and I'm already looking forward to our next visit!!

We pre-booked a table for lunch with our sister & hubby. The service was warm, friendly & inviting. The food was amazing, nicely complemented by a bottle of Albariño.We chose mussels, scallops, fish & chips and had to try the rhubarb trifle - Chef Mark and his team did not disappoint us.Thank you Sam, Mark & teams for a lovely lunch....definitely be back

My wife and I looked forward to returning to the Angel Inn after the latest lockdown. We were quickly shown to a table on the lovely outside terrace, where we were protected from the elements by a large canopy. The staff were cheerful, polite, and efficient as usual! After perusing the new, shorter menu, we chose 2 main courses, which did not fail to satisfy: an aged 10 oz. ribeye steak garnished with a field mushroom, pickled onion rings, and a salad, and roast strip loin beef, with roasted root vegetables, roast potatoes, and a large Yorkshire pudding. But the surprisingly delicious delight was the shared dessert: chocolate brioche bread and butter pudding, caramelised banana, and honeycomb ice cream, which was as tasty as it sounds! A great experience, and so good to be sitting down outside with a proper meal again.

Just returned from a fabulous lunch outside The Angel Inn. Very well organised for al fresco eating. Superb wig wam canopy with fairy lights & patio heaters, creating a lovely holiday atmosphere. Delicious food, great customer service & reasonably priced. What more could you want? Thoroughly recommend. 10/10. My second visit since lockdown eased, says it all!

Just had a wonderful lunch after a long dog walk. Sat outside all very well organised. Great beer and amazing food. Will be back soon.

We were lucky enough to get a lunch reservation today, the first day of opening after Lockdown, to celebrate a special birthday. It didn’t disappoint. Excellent tasty food, served by helpful and knowledgable staff, in very pretty, Covid-safe surrounds. We can’t wait to return. Thank you to the staff for making it very special.

Booked a table with a couple of mates to have dinner. had a really delicious meal attended my professional and helpful staff. The venison and macaroni cheese croquettes were AMAZING. Lovely food and great ambience considering the tough COVID restrictions that are in place. Highly recommed

Visited for breakfast and we were not disappointed. My hubby enjoyed the full Angel and I loved the avocado, which I complimented with a poached egg. We couldn’t resist sharing the pancakes. All our food was presented extremely well. Great local produce choices that really complimented each other.Well worth a visit!

The food was very good, but what I'll remember from eating here was the quality of the staff - they were genuine, genuinely charming, genuinely interesting and interested in their customers

Our second visit to The Angel Inn was as pleasant as our first a couple of weeks before! Whether sitting outside in the courtyard at the rear or inside the traditional pub with low wooden-beamed ceilings, the service was friendly, polite, and efficient! I’d like to give a shout-out to Jana who gave us tip-top service on both occasions. My wife and I started with the tasty bread board and grilled mackerel with beetroot, followed by beef fillet carpaccio for her and organic flat-iron steak for me, both delicious. In lieu of the sticky toffee pudding we had initially requested, which had run out, we settled for a dark chocolate delice with strawberry ice cream. Just lovely! Afterwards, we walked in nearby Petworth House Park with our dogs. Also recommended.

We stayed at The Angel Inn for a long weekend, which was terrific. The room was absolutely gorgeous, comfortable and homely. It had been meticulously cleaned, with extras (refreshments, bathroom accessories) and soft furnishings carefully selected to respect the COVID-19 restrictions. Breakfast choices were compromised as a result of the new COVID regulations, but despite this, it was an enjoyable meal. Greatly recommended. We visited the restaurant for one evening which didn't match the standard of the hotel, unfortunately, but was very acceptable and convenient. All areas were very clean and the staff extremely pleasant and helpful.

Me and my partner did a last minute booking for a date night. I haven’t visited for quite a long time but the food, friendliness of staff and professionalism was perfect. We sat inside as it was a bit chilly outside. The food was amazing. The young lady who served us was very bubbly as well as the gentleman (assuming manager?) who was happy to have a laugh and joke with us. We will definitely be returning as we only live round the corner!☺️

Having been disappointed by Petworth House, one of the ladies said they were meeting thier hubby for Dinner in the Angel Inn and recommended to eat there. Good COVID measures. So we gave it a try and were greeted by Sam who was superb in her approach. We sat in the garden which was really nice. Sam took our drinks order and Joanne took our food order. We had the Salt & Pepper and The Tomato salad - whilst these were only starters they were very nice. Sam & Joanne were excellent and made the experience that much more enjoyable. We had a laugh with them both and that is always a great sign of good staff. We did want to stay the night as we were heading back home after a great week but it was fully booked - an indication of a popular place. So when we are down next time we will definitely pay another visit & hopefully stay. Thanks again guys keep up the good work. Andy & Joanie xx

It is with a heavy heart I write this as my partner and I have very happy memories of the Angel having for many years enjoyed the roast beef on Sundays. Much of our enjoyment was engaging with the staff specifically Mark, Will, Josh and Chris behind the bar who was excellent and is still so to this day, as well as being a friendly face. Not so, are the current management and other Staff. Beautiful building and gardens but after visiting last Saturday and returning an empty glass to the bar I was met with an extremely rude young lady who was almost aggressive ( she will know who she is ). Can I suggest she looks for a career change perhaps in the kitchen where she would not have to interact with the public.We also had to pay by card as they wouldn't accept cash but we didn't see any notice of this. As it was not contactless we did not understand the logic.Paul Beamish .

I had dinner on the patio recently and tried a number of dishes — the winner was the crispy duck confit salad, which was truly amazing! The perfect balance of flavours, and the larger size was just right for an entree. Lovely to eat on the spacious patio, which was all safely spaced for COVID but still felt pleasantly bustling. Impressive wine selection and friendly serving staff.

I had lunch on the patio on Friday and enjoyed the daily special which were gorgeous, fresh scallops served on the shell with fresh and lemon. Those with a side of frites and a glass of Chablis is about as perfect as an afternoon lunch can get! Bravo and I can't wait to return - I wish more pubs were serving incredible local seafood - the ingredients is what makes West Sussex so special!

Stayed for 3 nights, food was great, staff friendly and helpful, hotel rooms are spotlessly clean and very comfortable. Philipe the manager was very obliging.Couldn't fault the place

The Angel is one of Petworth's finest pubs. Sadly, since it reopened it seems to have lost its spirit. I concur with many of the comments recently posted. The food remains good if a bit pricey. The waiting staff are nice and efficient. The problem is the management. There seems to be no friendly publican to greet you (like the wonderful Mark who used to preside with a smile on his face and a friendly greeting) - just some tense and grim-faced management and a lady behind the reception counter who seems out of her depth & probably should not be in a customer-facing service business. Pubs need to be friendly and hospitable - this one currently is definitely not.Another gripe too: maybe the staff need to wear masks inside (is this some sort of Hancock edict?) but outside, in the vast garden, the mask-wearing seems excessive and uncaring for the staff's comfort and welfare.

The staff are good and try hard but the management leaves a lot to be desired Very rude and telling off staff in front of customers.We did not stay for food. Charged service charge on drinks at the table in the garden? We had to sit at a table so surprised at that.

We love The Angel, being able to catch up with friends again in the lovely garden, with all social distancing requirements in place is much appreciated. BUT, ourselves and friends have been noticing much disquiet among management and staff, last week and this weekend, arguments and dressing downs which can clearly be seen and heard by customers. C'mon Angel, get a grip - food and service is usually excellent - such Management behaviour towards staff is unprofessional and unwarranted.

We booked a room for one night as we have friends nearby. The room and bathroom were lovely and the front of house staff charming and helpful.The food, however, was absolutely disgraceful. Our dinner starter , which was cold took one hour to arrive when all others were served ahead of us. The lamb special was off by 8pm so my husband had the spaghetti, this arrived cold, the pasta boiled within an inch of its life and chopped into tiny little pieces like baby food.Breakfast the following morning was all carbs as there was no chef to cook breakfast; the coffee took 20 minutes to arrive and the croissants were obviously shop bought and stale, Lidl does a far better one for 39p! Our room alone cost £170, so in this category one should expect a really delicious dinner and breakfast . The staff were mortified by the slow service from the kitchen and the really awful food and this was removed from our bill, however this does not make up for a dreadful experience.

Extraordinary experience considering that I have a very open mind about supporting all businesses trying to get back to some sort of normailty. Didn't get offerred a drink by the person who showed us to our table. Waitress No 1, whilst very personable ,didn't know the menu & got our order wrong initially until highlighted (would have gone very wrong). Waitress No 2 then appeared asking for our order claerly unaware that we had already ordered from Waitress No 1. All drinks arrived together even though wine should have arrived with meal & no ice bucket. Wine left to open ourselves. Starters arrived OK with Waitor No 3. Mains arrived with Waitor No 4 swimming in gravy ( really, is it too much to ask for gravy/sauce/jus to be served separately in a boat) & when asked for horseradish (this was after all roast beef) arrived with another person wo served this as a nano portion in a shot glass! This was not one portion, let alone the two that were required. He also asked at this stage if we would like a bucket for the wine. This was then supplied. Waitress No 2 then appeared at various stages clearly with nothing else to do. After the mains, Waitress No 2 then asked if we would like desert to which we replied to give us 5 minutes. She then said no problem. After at least 15 minutes we then saw her with her coat on & left. Since we had not seen Waitress No 1 again that really was our last port of call. Had to go up & ask for the bill as noone was interested & got a service charge added on to add insult to injury.In closing, very happy to support all these businesses to keep them going but this is no excuse for shoddy, inept service & I will therefore not be going back to this establishment for a return visit.

Excellent little pub. Quaint and cosy. Great food and good selection of drinks. Had the burger, which was delicious. But had serious food envy of the next table who ordered the Sunday roast. Would definitely eat here again (and probably order the roast on a Sunday) if visiting Petworth.

Imaginative menu, great service good food and a beautiful old timber framed building with outside garden area.

Olde worlde ambience, helpful staff, impressively extensive menu. Obviously we couldn't try everything but the root vegetable soup and the venison pie were nothing short of delicious. Good wine list too. Our visit was a prelude to a Thanksgiving Service - set us up nicely. Thank you to all concerned at The Angel.

Very accommodating with a toddler and dogs. Pub lunch was nice, little on the expensive side, but a good local’s pub. They have their own ale which was tasty. Would go back if was in Petworth

We've been to the Angel Inn a few times and have never been disappointed. Very good and varied menu, but yesterday our group of four chose the fish & chips and the Goodwood beef burger. Fish and chips were exceptional, but my North American husband thought the burger overseasoned and disliked the use of brioche bun, which is everywhere now unfortunately. Desserts were great. Good atmosphere with a lovely welcoming open fire. Service was very good, but like other reviewers I would prefer to add my own tip rather than see 12.5% added to the bill. However, it will not stop me going there again. Great place.

Ate here on Sunday. The roast is EXCEPTIONAL. Even the red cabbage and parsnips were delicious and nobody likes red cabbage really. The service was warm and friendly, we sat by the fire and my son really enjoyed being told he needed to throw a log on there every now and again. Anyone in the comments here complaining about added service charge need to have a word with themselves .

Nice atmosphere, good beer and uncomplicated menu. Above average fish and chips. Welcoming and helpful servers.Dogs welcome with us.Parking a serious issue

Popped in for lunch on a visit to Petworth - service was excellent and the food was really good - plenty of it, well cooked and very well presented - the waitress was very attentive and helpful - we would recommend and go back to eat there again.

I had the chicken burger, really delicious! The fries were some of the best I've had! However there is a 12% optional service fee added to your bill. Didn't appreciate that

Excellent accommodation and food within a charming traditional pub a stones through from the centre of the town.Clean quiet and warm room excellent breakfast and evening meal.Philip the manager went out of his way to make us feel welcome and look after us throughout our stay.Would definitely recommend this as the perfect place to stay in Petworth.

Having seen off the Boxing Day hunt at nearby Petworth Park we were looking for a place to have lunch and I suddenly remembered The Angel Inn and was able to book a table for lunch. Given what a miserable wet day it was this was a relief and it helped that they have the parking area in front of the Inn. The place was buzzing which is a testament to it’s quality.I find the interior of the Inn very appealing and welcoming. Country smart and fresh yet still sublimely cosy. We were shown to our table and had a very attentive young waiter. We ordered a number of things as starters to share between us. The Butterfly King Prawns with Sweet Chilli Sauce and Salt and Pepper Squid were particularly good and would draw one back again just for them. It was a shame that there were quite a number of things which were sold out which we would have fancied such as the Flat Iron Steak, but c’est la vie. The Treacle Tart was a thing of beauty and divine. I think it’s a particularly strong option for lunch in Petworth.Getting small things right like good drinks, bread and nibbles matched with really good attentive service all add to making it a memorable experience, easy to recommend and to return to.

We came to the Angel Inn to grab some dinner on a weekday evening. The pub was completely empty, just a few people at the bar. Absolutely no atmosphere and the staff were not attentive at all. The food was good but the service was very poor. The manager was rude and looked grumpy from start to finish, not something I would expect from someone in a senior position? We felt very unwelcome and whats more, is that they had the cheek to put a 12% service charge on the bill without asking? Regardless of whether it is optional, it is a cheeky way of guilt tripping customers into paying it. I will definitely not be eating here again and will be advising to friends and family the same.

Excelente lugar e atendimento, fomos muito bem recebidos e com excelente chopp, a pedida foi salmon e fish chipps, preço bom.

My family and I booked a lovely meal for Christmas on 18 Nov 19 to ensure we gave enough notice. My mother sent an email detailing starters and mains in advance as requested. Fast forward to the day and 1 hour before we were due to arrive, we get an email stating that they have cancelled our meal. This is due to ‘not replying to the latest email’ despite replying to all emails and receiving replies. They also stated they attempted to call, however this is a shameful lie. Our family day out at Petworth was ruined, except the lovely team at The Star, Petworth who took us in, fed and watered us and found us a table. I CANNOT recommended The Angel Inn if you want a reliable service and you don’t want to disappoint your family.

Our extended family were so looking forward to our (pre-booked) meal at The Angel, however an hour before our table we received an email saying that they had cancelled our table due to not confirming the reservation, contrary to having done so. When it was suggested that we come and have a drink to sort things out we were rudely told it was full. The tone of their phone-call and emails was shocking. We will have our Christmas drink, and some lunch, but it certainly won’t be at The Angel.

First visit and very impressed with the atmosphere and helpfulness of the staff. The food was excellent and a nice variety to choose from. A great place to meet friends and relax in a cosy environment. Just the place to be on a cold wet winters day.

Wandering around Petworth village we passed this pub/restaurant, I liked the look of the menu so we stayed.

Had the most fantastic lunch here today. They have lots of GF options and as a coeliac - i found the staff really reassuring about the kitchen and gave me lots of confidence that they understood exactly what was required for a Coeliac to feel safe! Delicious gluten free fish and chips - made with a batter of cornflour and rice flour (I had to ask, would love to have recipe!) and using local GF beer to make the batter. Amazing.

Good food in a welcoming pub with friendly staff but why do they automatically add a service charge to the bill? Whilst I appreciate that the service charge can be deducted, in my view I do not like the mandatory adding of such a discretionary charge to the presented bill. Perhaps it is due to the establishment being owned by someone who originates from the US where tipping appears to be obligatory? Whatever the reason this practice tainted my experience and knocks my rating down to 3. May I make a plea to the management to reconsider this irritating practice, please?

Excellent friendly service. Good atmosphere. Very good food. Had whitebait, flat iron steak and desert.

We stayed here for a night. Cosy and comfortable bar/ restaurant. We had a pleasant meal, a few gripes but nothing that was significant. The staff were attentive.

I visited the Angel Inn, Petworth on Friday 1st. The food was absolutely amazing, the staff were attentive and lovely. However, about half way through our dinner it was ruined by a very rude customer who acted in a threatening way towards two members of staff by swearing, screaming and pointing in their faces. From what I over heard All of this obnoxious-Ness was over, I think, candles..?

4 of us popped in without booking and the staff could not have been more friendly and professional.

My family and I dined at The Angel Inn on Friday evening. We cannot fault the lovely attentive staff and the most delicious food.

Had another lovely evening in this welcoming cosy pub only spoilt by unnecessarily rude outburst from a dissatisfied customer. The staff, particularly the manageress dealt with the difficult situation extremely well.

Having been here before, we were so so disappointed with the lady in charge of service. As well as having a chippy attitude and being downright rude, she managed to completely mishandle both her staff, my daughter's birthday celebration and behave in the most confrontational way imaginable. Wear thick skin if you go here - you won't get the fabulous service that used to be available sadly. Upsetting beyond my expectations.

We had been before months ago as friends live all over the place and it was easy to meet there but this time dreadful. The service was bad and the food worse. Will not be going again unfortunately.

This is a great restaurant and pub.

A great weekend in Petworth was made with the help of locals recommending places to go. one was The Angel , to eat, and we were not disappointed. A good menue and very helpful staff. Lots of locals in there gives you a clue how good it is.

First visit to Angel Inn. Building been around since 1662, Warped floors, nice ‘old pub’ atmosphere. open wood fire. Very attentive wait staff. Eclectic menu with some unusual items including a beef tempura dish with salad greens/Japanese salad dressing. One party member had a mushroom and gruyere tart. Crust was a bit overdone and side of Italian green cabbage was inedible. (Free dessert offered in compensation for the errors.) Another party member had sea bass which she said was excellent. I had a small fish and chips with a really superb beer batter coating. Very flavorful and haddock seemed fresh. Chips were large and nicely cooked and garden peas also flavorful.

Excellent service friendly staff,great food. We stayed here about 2 years ago and loved the room, hence we made it our go to pub for an extended stay in Petworth

We were a pre-wedding party of 17 people, which I expect can be a challenge to some chefs.

We hadn't visit the Angel before even though we have lived only 6 miles away for the last 10 years and had been recommended by friends.

We booked to eat here based on word of mouth and website and were expecting high end pub food. Unfortunately this isn't what we received. Firstly, I'd like to mention our lovely young waiter who was the only shining light. He managed to keep smiling through the service despite being publicly undermined by the manager on a couple of occasions. Well done you. So onto the food which was underwhelming. My husband ordered the 'special' starter of king prawns which arrived with some dry toast, very odd. No dressing or dip or even butter. Fortunately my squid rings did arrive with a dip so we were able to share. In the absence of anything more appealing to order, we both had the fish and chips which came with overcooked batter and stodgy chips. We've had better. Puddings held promise and there was a nice selection, however, my chocolate mouse had a strange grainy texture to it, possibly it had 'split'? Lastly, my biggest bugbear, a service charge....?? 12 percent added onto the bill.... quite some cheek really. Maybe you could get away with this in a high end restaurant, but not on this occasion. I'd give the whole experience 5/10.

A few years ago we had a disappointing meal here, and I have stayed away. Todays lunch was a grand return to form. The service was excellent, as was the fish and chips, as well as sausage sandwich. Only minor quibble was the Chilean red, which was a touch tannic ( One of our diners is expert in Chilean reds)

The Angel Inn is a lovely country pub, with welcoming staff and a delightful courtyard, which is perfect for sunny summer days. The menu makes good use of seasonal produce and there is also a specials board. We opted for starters and then the gluten free fish and chips. These were delicious - and sensibly come in two sizes, large and small. We found that the smaller portion was plenty! There is a good wine list too. A great pub, which we will definitely revisit in the near future.

Visited whilst staying in Petworth for FoS. Booked a table but perhaps need not have bothered as although busy there were empty tables. Very well looked after by the staff and the meal and beer were excellent.

Visited with a party of four, two of which are vegans, prior to a Petworth fringe show. We were very disappointed that there were no vegan dishes featured on the menu, meaning a salad to start and risotto (without the cheese) for main. Any chef worth their salt should be able to place 2 or 3 tasty vegan dishes on a menu without increasing kitchen food stocks whatsoever. We understood from staff that the chef is reluctant to feature vegan dishes as many many people have made similar comments before us. This means that we will definitely not be returning, even though we live locally, until the menu changes. Shame really because the location is great and the staff very friendly.

It's been a year or so since we lasted visited, but the food and service are still as good. I believe it's a good place to lunch.

We took time out from visiting Petworth House to eat lunch here. To get to the Angel, go out of the House's town entrance, walk forward to the entry to the church grounds and turn right down Lombard Street. At the bottom end of the square, turn left onto New Street and walk up the hill to the Angel.

Popped in for lunch. Food was above average for a pub/gastro pub, our waitress was lovely, the real ale was a little too cold for my liking but in perfect condition, and the rhubarb trifle to finish was a real delight. I loved the mix of bar drinkers and diners which creates a great ambience. And dog friendly too!

Tried the Angel again with friends for Sunday lunch. Over-elaborate menu writing: "Roast Goodwood Organic strip loin of beef " (but only two slices), roast chicken (with Yorkshire pudding?); perfectly adequate. Chocolate mousse and affogato were good. Good Chilean red. Will try other food including fish on next visit.

Two of us for lunch midweek earlier in May, and we ordered squid and a large fish and chips, and crabcakes and a small fish and chips with beers. Table seating and service were swift and efficient, the food was very good and exceeded my expectations. At lunchtime it felt a little more pub than restaurant but would not stop me from returning. Shall try an evening shortly.

What a great restaurant with a sheltered walled garden! Loved the food. We shared starters and rated combined taste of ingredients, portions and gluten-free friendly options. I liked the service, the staff were busy but always helpful, and I would go back in a jiffy if I didn’t live so far away. Thank you Angel!

One snotty remark by a member of staff is all it takes. The meal itself was ok, service was good at the table, but left restaurant with no intention of returning due to remarks of staff.

Good vegetarian food, wide choice in addition to that.

We were in Petworth on Sunday to have a look around, and The Angel Inn was recommended to us for lunch. What an amazing place to eat! We hadn’t booked, and the place was fully booked, but the staff found as a table booked for 3pm, and offered it to us if we could be finished by 2:45 - which worked perfectly.

Met friends here for lunch this week and could not have been better; spaciously laid out tables, interesting menu; very attentive service; good choice of wines; food excellent.

Great welcome, even though the pub was busy; courteous, friendly staff; truly delicious food; reasonable prices.

We came for the Burns night experience and it was fantastic.

We got a great table at short notice despite restaurant being very busy. Fabulous service: efficient professional and warm. Manager immediately helped elderly and disabled man through entrance and restaurant: could not have been more helpful.

It's the first time I have been in Petworth for years but it was worth the visit.

The staff and beverages were great but we will not be able to go back due to the fumes and smoke from the open fire. The evening was marred by this and left us coughing and hoarse. It is an easy thing to fix you just need to get the draught sorted on the chimney so that it doesn’t all come into the room

We were made to feel unwelcome from the beginning and endured regular comments from staff, including management, that made us feel like a total inconvenience. Would never stay or eat here again. Have heard that management or ownership has changed recently and it shows- staff seem to hate their jobs and have no time for customers at all. A real disappointment.

Three of us went for Sunday lunch.

Visited petworth today and after a service we decided to give the angel inn a second chance after a previous bad experience. Firstly we were greeted by a man in a full suit and made out it was a hardship to seat us (even though the whole pub was empty!) once we had ordered our drinks they were brought over by the waitress (older lady with grey hair and glasses) she handed each drink with her hand over the glasses her fingers touching all around the top of the glasses we were expected to drink. Food was poor with a poor selection. No fires lit or any atmosphere. Will not be giving the angel any more chances such a shame could be a lively pub like it once was!!

The meal was very good, we met with friends. Service very pleasant and friendly but it was very chilly in there. We saw 2 fireplaces neither were lit and don't think there was any other heating. Made the experience a bit lacking, please take heed, we need heating, hopefully fires , particularly at this time of the year!

I don`t know what has happened to this once friendly pub, this used to be a great place to eat and drink, now it is un welcoming, with no atmosphere.